Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Role The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for Field Operations is responsible for leading day-to-day execution of EHS programs that support Forged Fiber 37’s field workforce. This first-level leadership role partners closely with field supervisors and operations leadership to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements, drive hazard identification and risk reduction, and foster a strong safety culture where every employee is empowered to speak up and consistently choose safe behaviors across geographically dispersed teams. The position focuses on practical field support, coaching, incident prevention, and continuous improvement through consistent presence, training, and accountability. Work Location -Hybrid Seattle, WA The Main Responsibilities L****eadership & Field Engagement Lead implementation of EHS plans, initiatives, and site/market actions aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements, reinforcing clear expectations and consistent field execution. Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for field operations leaders; promote an environment where employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Coach supervisors, technicians, and contractors on expectations and safe behaviors; reinforce accountability through observations, timely feedback, and recognition of safe performance and hazard reporting. Drive safety culture initiatives using leading indicators (near-miss reporting, audits, pre-task planning quality); facilitate talks and field huddles that encourage participation, learning, and continuous improvement. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Support compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT) through routine field verification and documentation. Conduct and coordinate inspections, audits, and incident investigations; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified. Monitor regulatory and client requirement changes and communicate impacts to operations; help update procedures and training as needed. Field Operations Support Partner with field leaders to identify hazards and implement practical controls for technicians and contractors through regular jobsite visits and observations. Support safe execution of work involving telecommunications infrastructure, including climbing, confined spaces, electrical hazards, and fleet operations, by verifying controls and addressing gaps promptly. Review and coach Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and safe work practices; ensure crews understand and apply requirements. Incident Prevention & Investigation Lead or support root cause analyses for incidents, near misses, and environmental events using a learning-focused approach; partner with operations to implement corrective actions and share lessons learned back to crews. Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators (observations, near-miss reporting, audit results, TRIR); communicate trends, recognize positive behaviors, and drive local action plans to reduce risk. Promote a reporting culture by encouraging timely reporting of hazards and near misses, closing the loop on submitted concerns, and ensuring employees see actions taken and improvements made. Support initiatives that reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and other key indicators through targeted coaching, audits, and follow-through. Training & Development Deliver and coordinate EHS training for field employees and supervisors, including onboarding and refresher training; reinforce expectations through toolbox talks, behavior-based observations, and field coaching. Verify workforce competency in safety procedures, emergency response, and regulatory requirements through practical field verification; identify gaps and coordinate coaching plans while maintaining training records and qualifi